Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Tom Kryss Correspondence with Don Cauble collection

Inclusive Date(s):

1967-1977

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Jasmine Jefferson, March 2018

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Jasmine Jefferson using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2018

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS 2nd Edition

Origination:

Cauble, Don

Extent:

.16 cubic feet (1 slim document case)

Physical Location:

11th Floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0195

Abstract:

This collection, dating from 1967-1977, consists of letters sent to author Don Cauble from fellow author Tom Kryss.

Language(s):

The records are in English.

Biography of Tom Kryss and Don Cauble

Tom Kryss, an author, artist and publisher, was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1948. Kryss published works for many writers involved in Cleveland's emerging poetry scene during the 1960's and continues to publish. Some of his own works include Sleep Like Yellow Thunder: Poems, In a Time Without Sunflowers, and Sketchbook. Kryss resides in Ravenna, Ohio.

Don Cauble is a writer who currently resides in Portland, Oregon. Some of his poetic works include Inside Out, Three on Fire and On the Backs of Seahorses' Eyes: Journey of a man Through Time. His first novel, This Passing World: Journey from a Greek Prison, was published in 2006.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of letters from writer Tom Kryss to fellow writer Don Cauble from 1967-1977. The letters discuss their professional relationship and friendship. During this time period, Don Cauble lived in Oregon, San Francisco and Greece and received these letters while Tom Kryss was living mainly in Cleveland, Ohio and was heavily involved with the Cleveland poetry scene.

Statement of Arrangement

The Tom Kryss Correspondence with Don Cauble collection is arranged in chronological order.

Related Material

Kent State University Special Collections also houses the Tom Kryss papers, which include correspondence from Don Cauble to Tom Kryss.

Preferred Citation

Tom Kryss Correspondence with Don Cauble collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

Don Cauble donated this collection to Special Collections and Archives on July 31, 2014.

Controlled-access Headings

The following are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Kryss, T. L. (Tom L.) -- Correspondence
• Cauble, Don -- Correspondence
• American poetry -- 20th century -- Correspondence
• American poetry -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Correspondence
• Poets, American -- 20th century -- Correspondence
• Poets, American -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Correspondence
• Authors, American -- 20th century -- Correspondence
• Authors, American -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Correspondence

Functions:

• Authorship
• Poetry -- Authorship

Occupations:

• Poets, American
• Authors, American

Material Types:

• Business correspondence
• Personal correspondence
• Correspondence

Detailed Description of the Collection